US 41 / SR3 over Mill Creek
GoodWhitfield County, Georgia · 3.7 MI NW of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300120
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 41 / SR3 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 41 / SR3 over Mill Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 70 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 21,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,850 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 41 / SR3 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is US 41 / SR3 over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 41 / SR3 over Mill Creek carry?
About 21,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 41 / SR3 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US 41 / SR3 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.